The New York Mets open a three-game series on the road Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves.
New York snapped an eight-game losing streak on Sunday by beating the New York Yankees 2-0 to avoid being swept in their Subway Series. The Mets’ Seth Lugo had six strong innings on the mound and Todd Frazier provided all the necessary runs with a two-run homer to give the Mets the win. New York released veteran first baseman Adrian Gonzalez on Sunday.
Freddie Freeman leads the Braves with a .340 batting average and team highs in hits with 85 and RBIs with 45. Ozzie Albies leads the team in home runs with 15. Atlanta has a team batting average of .261 while opposing hitters are averaging .233 at the plate against Braves pitching. On Tuesday, the Braves will send Mike Foltynewicz to the mound. The right-hander this season is 5-4 with an ERA of 2.31, 88 Ks and 33 BBs.
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Atlanta has won 6 of the last 8 meetings between the two teams. The Braves have won 9 of their last 13 games at home versus an opponent with a winning record on the road. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win in close game tonight 5-4.